Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Engineer
Omitron Inc.California, United States
Posted May 6, 2026
85000 - 110000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description
Omitron is seeking a Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Engineer opportunity in orbital analysis, space defense, and satellite collision avoidance at our Vandenberg SFB, CA, location.
Requirements
- US Citizenship required
- Security Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
- Two or more years of space-related experience involving Space Situational Awareness, satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and collision avoidance
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
- Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations
- Familiarity with Linux-based OS, particularly Red Hat and/or Fedora
- Familiarity with Space Force’s Astrodynamics Support Workstation software or similar tools
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
- Education: A Technical Degree in one or more of the following is preferred: Aerospace or Engineering, Space Operations, or Physics
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- 401k with company match
- Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance